Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 283 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397614
Common Names
- Plagiobothrys tenellus
- Slender Popcornflower
- Tiny Popcornflower
Synonyms
- Myosotis tenella Nutt. [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys chrysocephalus Gand. [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys adpressus Gand. [unknown]
- Eritrichium tenellum A.Gray [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys asper Greene [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys echinatus Greene [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys colorans Greene [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys humifusa M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Plagiobothrys parvulus Greene [unknown]
- Myosotis tenella C.A.Mey. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Plagiobothrys tenellus (also called 'Delicate Popcornflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry meadows, deserts, and along rocky slopes. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiobothrys tenellus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Plagiobothrys tenellus var. colorans I.M.Johnst.
Plagiobothrys tenellus var. echinatus Brand
Plagiobothrys tenellus var. parvulus I.M.Johnst.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiobothrys tenellus is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiobothrys tenellus is a hardy annual that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed.
Where to Find Plagiobothrys tenellus
Plagiobothrys tenellus is native to the western United States and Canada, where it can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and shrublands.
Plagiobothrys tenellus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys tenellus?
Plagiobothrys tenellus
What is the common name of Plagiobothrys tenellus?
Slender Popcorn Flower
What type of plant is Plagiobothrys tenellus?
Annual Flower
Species in the Plagiobothrys genus
Plagiobothrys lithocaryus,
Plagiobothrys hystriculus,
Plagiobothrys hirtus,
Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus,
Plagiobothrys plurisepalus,
Plagiobothrys orthostatus,
Plagiobothrys myosotoides,
Plagiobothrys australasicus,
Plagiobothrys glaber,
Plagiobothrys tenellus,
Plagiobothrys tenuifolius,
Plagiobothrys figuratus,
Plagiobothrys calandrinioides,
Plagiobothrys scouleri,
Plagiobothrys congestus,
Plagiobothrys macbridei,
Plagiobothrys uncinatus,
Plagiobothrys gracilis,
Plagiobothrys acanthocarpus,
Plagiobothrys arizonicus,
Plagiobothrys austinae,
Plagiobothrys bracteatus,
Plagiobothrys canescens,
Plagiobothrys chorisianus,
Plagiobothrys distantiflorus,
Plagiobothrys fulvus,
Plagiobothrys glyptocarpus,
Plagiobothrys greenei,
Plagiobothrys hispidus,
Plagiobothrys humistratus,
Plagiobothrys infectivus,
Plagiobothrys jonesii,
Plagiobothrys tener,
Plagiobothrys torreyi,
Plagiobothrys trachycarpus,
Plagiobothrys undulatus,
Plagiobothrys humilis,
Plagiobothrys leptocladus,
Plagiobothrys mollis,
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus,
Plagiobothrys orientalis,
Plagiobothrys armeriifolius,
Plagiobothrys collinus,
Plagiobothrys corymbosus,
Plagiobothrys germaini,
Plagiobothrys oppositifolius,
Plagiobothrys polycaulis,
Plagiobothrys pratensis,
Plagiobothrys procumbens,
Plagiobothrys pulchellus,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,